Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
All
- The inclusive leadership certificate starts tomorrow!
- Celebrate 2-1-1 Day tomorrow with an online watch party!
- Lunar New Year!
- A special Valentine's Day FAD 2/12
- Ash Wednesday services - Catholic
- The game of making a phonograph record: Gennett Records, sound media, and American culture
- Come to the Mobile Food Pantry for free healthy groceries
- Call for presentation proposals
- Submit proposals for the It's On Us teach-in!
- Did you grow up with a mother with depression?
Students
- Today! Register! The Mirnavator
- Valentine painting with HSA!
- Fun service hour opportunity!
- Test your Black History Month knowledge!
- Education abroad information session: International internships (virtual and in-person!)
- Wellness days volunteer/service opportunity with FLOC Toledo
- Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)!
- Apply to be in SICSIC!
- Apply to be a mascot!
- Join BG Authors!
- Apply to be a 2021 Fall Welcome Leader!
Graduate Students
Faculty and Staff
- Olscamp research & outstanding early career awards
- Community engagement tracking system
- The Hybrid Hurdle Workshop
- Information, information literacy, and democracy: Preparing students to be informed citizens
- How to create multimedia presentations for your classroom
- Building community in a virtual classroom
- Reflection Techniques to Foster Learning Workshop
- Virtual Workshop: Improving Your Online Course (IYOC)
- Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer/Fall 2021
1. The inclusive leadership certificate starts tomorrow!
Do you want to develop your skills to become a more inclusive leader? Did you know that employers look at candidates who value inclusion and intercultural communication? Join the Marvin Center for Student Leadership and the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the Inclusive Leadership Certificate (ILC)! This free seven week certificate program will occur on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. via the Zoom platform, starting TOMORROW, February 11!
Click here to sign up!
2. Celebrate 2-1-1 Day tomorrow with an online watch party!
United Way in Wood County is excited to celebrate “2-1-1 Day!" We ask you to join us in highlighting the importance of 2-1-1 and how this powerful program connects individuals to the resources they need.
United Way 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7, 365-day health and human service resource referral for anyone in Wood, Lucas, or Ottawa County. The top requests coming into 2-1-1 range from housing, food, and utilities - to employment, health care, and legal assistance. To speak with a 2-1-1 Community Resource Advisor, simply dial two, one, one; text your zip code to 898-211; or send an instant message at www.211nwo.org.
On 02/11/21, with your help, we hope to further spread the word about United Way 2-1-1 and how it can help serve as a critical resource for folks in our community.
Take a few moments today to help us share this valuable resource with your friends, join us for our Facebook watch party on 2/11 at 2 p.m. here to learn more on 2-1-1, or consider donating to our Facebook fundraiser and sponsoring a call for just $8.
3. Lunar New Year!
Join the World Student Association as we celebrate Lunar New Year! We will be having a virtual meeting starting at 7:30 p.m., so come hang out to learn more about this exciting time of year and make new friends!
Meeting ID: 787 9543 1386
Passcode: wsa
4. A special Valentine's Day FAD 2/12
Join Falcons After Dark in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ballroom for custom stuffed conversation hearts, movies, crafts and hot cocoa & cookies to celebrate this upcoming Valentine's Day! This event will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, February 12.
5. Ash Wednesday services - Catholic
Join the Catholic Falcon Community for Ash Wednesday services. All times and locations occurring on Feb. 17. All Services and Masses include the distribution of ashes on the top of heads.
LITURGY OF THE WORD:
7 a.m. @ St. Thomas More Parish // 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. @ BTSU rm. 202
FULL MASS:
5:30 p.m. @ St. Thomas More Parish 9 p.m. @ St. Thomas More Parish
6. The game of making a phonograph record: Gennett Records, sound media, and American culture
Join Kyle Barnett (Bellarmine University) and Rob Sloane (BGSU) in a discussion about the social and cultural implications of Gennett Records’ business practices between the Jazz Age and the Great Depression.
This event will be on Zoom. Find more information at bgsu.edu/GennettRecords
Kyle Barnett is an Associate Professor of Media Studies in the Department of Communication at Bellarmine University. His research focuses on media history, creative industries and sound culture studies. He is the author of Record Cultures: The Transformation of the U.S. Recording Industry (University of Michigan Press, 2020).
7. Come to the Mobile Food Pantry for free healthy groceries
Tuesday, February 23 | 2-4 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
1526 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402
The Mobile Food Pantry offers any student, faculty, staff, or community members access to free healthy groceries. We have fresh produce as well as non-perishable foods. There are no restrictions, however, we recommend bringing an ID for quicker service. We are currently operating as a "drive-thru" style pantry.
Volunteer link here.
The event is a coordination between Food Justice & Equity @ BGSU and Food for Thought in Toledo and occurs monthly during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Questions? Contact Hannah Koch at hrkoch@bgsu.edu or the BGSU Center for Public Impact at publicimpact@bgsu.edu
8. Call for presentation proposals
The Center for Violence Prevention and Education and It's On Us are inviting students, faulty, staff and community members to submit presentation proposals for the annual It's On Us Teach-In! This is a great way to showcase research, papers, and knowledge on topics including, but not limited to; gender/power-based violence/harassment, activism/advocacy, and respond to violence. Submissions will be accepted the whole month of February. We are accepting individual and group presentations.
For more information on It's On Us please follow this link.
To submit your proposal please follow this link.
9. Submit proposals for the It's On Us teach-in!
The Center for Violence Prevention and Education (CVPE) is hosting the third annual It's On Us Teach-in, and it will be held on April 13th over Zoom. This event will consist of an opening statement and 2-3 sessions of presentations. Proposals for presentations should include but are not limited to, gender and power-based violence and harassment, prevention/education, advocacy/activism and response. We will begin accepting proposal submissions from February 1st – 28th.
To submit your presentation proposal, please fill out this form.
For any questions, please contact itsonus@bgsu.edu.
10. Did you grow up with a mother with depression?
Did you grow up with a mother with depression? Are you currently between 18 and 29 years of age? Are you interested in earning a $25 Amazon gift card by participating in an online interview?
My name is Kevin Walker, and I am a graduate student in BGSU’s clinical psychology doctoral program. I am conducting individual interviews with young adults to learn more about their experiences growing up with a mother with depression.
Interviews are being conducted via WebEx and will last for approximately 90 minutes. If you’d like to share your experiences, I would love to have the opportunity to speak with you!
If you are interested, please email Kevin Walker at parentaldepressionstudy@gmail.com.
1. Today! Register! The Mirnavator
There are many words & phrases in reference to one of the most important parts of our existence as human beings—the body. Bodies - we use them & we envision them to somehow be different in the future. Have you ever paused to wonder why it is we think about our bodies in a certain way or what we prioritize certain aspects of our bodies over others? This interactive workshop will look deeply into how & why we perceive our bodies in a certain way, opening up the conversation on how we could learn to love & appreciate them even more. You will dig deeper into the body-image messaging of your past & work individually to reset your body narrative to reflect the power you have now & have within. This is especially important as we find ourselves dealing with the emotional, mental, & physical stress & trauma of the current global crisis.
Open to all members of the BGSU community. Event: Wednesday, February 10th at 7 p.m. Register at bgsu.edu/TheMirnavator
2. Valentine painting with HSA!
Join the Honors Student Association on Wednesday, February 10 in the Honors Den inside Founders Hall for some early Valentine’s Day fun!
Painting will take place 7-8 p.m. and supplies are limited so be sure to arrive on time!
Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact me: cakremp@bgsu.edu.
3. Fun service hour opportunity!
Do you need service hours? Are you looking for a way to give back and have a good time? This Thursday join FORGE (Feminist Organization Rallying for Gender Equity) in making Valentine's Day cards to bring joy to a local nursing home. This Thursday we will have room 201 in Olscamp Hall rented from 6 - 7 p.m. with supplies and a chance for up to 10 people to hang out in person while we make cards. If you are interested in meeting in person with us make sure to register using the google form linked below, it is important that we have a rough estimate of in-person attendance so we can ensure we meet CDC and university guidelines. If you don't feel comfortable coming in person, there are too many people in person, or you are off-campus, don't fret! We will also have a zoom link for anyone who wants to join us from afar. All cards made should be dropped off in room 208 in Hayes Hall the following day, Friday, February 12 before 5 p.m. to make sure that they get to the nursing home in time for Valentine's Day. If there are any questions whatsoever, don't hesitate to reach out to me, acara@bgsu.edu. Hope to see you there!
Google form registration here.
Zoom link to join here.
Meeting ID: 831 6439 6208
Passcode: 692870
4. Test your Black History Month knowledge!
Join University Activities Organization for Black History Trivia! We will be hosting ]virtual trivia on Thursday, February 11 at 6 p.m. Grab your friends and have a friendly competition and maybe learn something new. See you then!
Follow us on social media to Stay in the Know with UAO @bgsu_uao on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at myuao@bgsu.edu for any questions!
5. Education abroad information session: International internships (virtual and in-person!)
Are you interested in gaining both academic credit and international work experience at the same time? Sounds like an international internship might be for you! Education Abroad will be offering a special themed information session about opportunities to intern abroad either in-person or virtually. Join us on Thursday, February 18th from 11-11:30 a.m. via Zoom to hear all about the many opportunities available to you.
RSVP here to register for this themed information session. We look forward to seeing you there!
6. Wellness days volunteer/service opportunity with FLOC Toledo
The BGSU Center for Public Impact is offering a service opportunity for students on February 18 & 19! We will be working with FLOC in Toledo, a nonprofit organization that works to address issues impacting the migrant farmworkers in northwest Ohio. We will participate in in-house education about FLOC and learn how BGSU students can be community advocates. Additionally, we will work with students in the FLOC Homies class - a class comprised of 14 - 24-year-old community members that teaches life skills, career readiness, and community development.
To sign up, visit here - spots are limited!
This is an in-person service opportunity that will provide participants with ~12 service hours. Students must provide their own transportation to 1221 Broadway Street in Toledo and provide their own meals/snacks. This is not an overnight trip. Face coverings must be worn at all times and physical distancing will be enforced. Email bgab@bgsu.edu if you have any questions!
7. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)!
Information Technology Services (ITS) is currently hiring student staff to join our team! The application is open through February 19, 2021, with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. Positions are available beginning spring semester in the following areas:
Desktop Support Service Desk
For more information, or to apply today, visit www.bgsu.edu/its/workoncampus.
8. Apply to be in SICSIC!
To all first years, apply to join the secret spirit group, SICSIC, but shhh, make sure to keep your application a secret! SICSIC consists of six members, two sophomores, two juniors, and two seniors, who each keep their identity a secret for three years by wearing masks, like Iron Man, Shrek, DeadPool and more! You might have seen their signs around campus promoting spirit and good will, and you can catch them at sports games and campus events handing out their signature Laffy Taffy!
Click here to apply!
9. Apply to be a mascot!
Want to be one of the best mascots in the world? Now's your chance! Apply by March 1st at 11:59 p.m. with this link.
10. Join BG Authors!
BG Authors is a digital platform dedicated to talking about the world of literature! From author profiles, reading lists, book reviews and new editions we love to share it all. A newer branch of Falcon Media, we are looking for writers to talk about their favorite books and authors. If interested, please email Kylie Tusing at ktusing@bgsu.edu for more information.---
11. Apply to be a 2021 Fall Welcome Leader!
Want to have a leadership experience that will change your life? Become a 2021 Fall Welcome Leader and be one of the first friends for the incoming class of 2025!
If you are interested in this memorable volunteer position, come to one of our information sessions or “FaWLpaloozas” on Zoom. The link and dates for these sessions are below, and the application can be found here.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 21st!
Zoom link here.
Meeting ID: 850 1541 9382 Passcode: 504646
• Thursday, February 11 at 9pm• Tuesday, February 16 at 9pm
• Monday, February 22 at 2pm
• Saturday, March 6 at 1pm
• Thursday, March 11 at 2pm
• Tuesday, March 16 at 4pm
If you would like to apply and cannot make any of these sessions or have any questions about the position, please contact David Pérez at perezd@bgsu.edu!
1. Writing an abstract
2/17, 1-2pm via WebEx
Writing an Abstract
This workshop will go over how to write an effective academic abstract for research. We will cover how to write an abstract for a call for papers, as well as how to write an abstract for a completed project like a journal article.
Format: Lecture/Discussion with Questions and Answers
Register here.
Participation is remote and can be asynchronous. Workshops are targeted toward graduate students, but open to all. Consider registering for our other workshops!
• 2/24 Literature Review Basics• 3/2 Abstract Work Session *No video; bring writing
• 3/3 Strategies for When You’re Stuck
• 3/10 Strengthening your Academic Voice
• 3/16 Literature Review Work Session *No video; bring writing
• 3/17 Writing Tools and Resources
• 3/31 Reverse Outlines for Better Organization
• 4/7 Creating and Managing a Summer Writing Schedule
1. Olscamp research & outstanding early career awards
Olscamp Research Award and the Outstanding Early Career Award
The Olscamp Research Award is presented to a faculty member for outstanding scholarly or creative accomplishments during the previous three-year period. These accomplishments may be refereed scholarly papers or publications; externally funded grants; artistic creations; or patentable or licensable discoveries or creations of major significance. The Outstanding Early Career Award is given to early career faculty who have excelled in their scholarly endeavors. The award helps enhance the academic career of junior faculty by providing discretionary funds for the support of future scholarly activities.
Nominations for both awards will be accepted on/or before February 15, 2021 by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research. Instructions for the nomination processes for the awards is available at the OSPR website.
2. Community engagement tracking system
Track Your Community Engagement Activities with Collaboratory
Collaboratory is a centralized online platform for reporting, tracking, & sharing community engagement and public service work conducted by faculty, staff, students, and their community partners This activity could be in the form of teaching, research, public service, programs, and other campus/community partnerships. The Collaboratory will enhance BGSU’s ability to share our public impact story by providing a centralized location in which public impact work across BGSU and the greater NW Ohio community can be reported and shared.
DATES: February 17 / March 16 / April 21
Register here.
3. The Hybrid Hurdle Workshop
The Hybrid Hurdle: Transitioning Instruction to Meet Student Learning Needs
This workshop aims to prepare BGSU faculty members to construct plans for hybrid teaching and learning strategies. Faculty will focus on engaging online and onsite students in a Hybrid classroom using active learning strategies and standard room computer, video, and audio equipment. Hybrid models will be demonstrated. Faculty will also explore digital content options and resources for students to engage during class meetings. University guidelines for student interaction in the hybrid classroom will also be adopted.
DATES:
• Wednesday, February 17 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.• Tuesday, March 23rd from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register here.
4. Information, information literacy, and democracy: Preparing students to be informed citizens
Presented by:
1) Maureen Barry; Assistant Professor, Reference and Instruction Reference Librarian
2) Colleen Boff, Head Librarian of Curriculum Resources
3) Paul Valdez, Associate Director, BGSU Center for Public Impact
“Information literacy (IL) is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning.” (Association of College and Research Libraries, 2015). IL concepts and skills apply to academic assignments, but how are we helping our students transfer those skills to everyday information gathering, particularly in the context of community engagement and preparing active, informed citizens in a democracy? In this two-part workshop, faculty will integrate information literacy knowledge practices and dispositions into a new or existing course unit, assignment, learning activity, or program. The first workshop will involve learning more about different information literacy techniques and resources. The second workshop will bring participants back together to share how they applied information literacy techniques and resources in courses, programs, or other areas.
Please fill out the registration form using this link.
5. How to create multimedia presentations for your classroom
This workshop will consist of how to create multimedia presentations such as Prezi. Faculty will learn how to create and use various types of multimedia for their online and face to face classes.
Register here or the Creating Multimedia Presentations for your Class workshop being offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.
6. Building community in a virtual classroom
Fostering a sense of community and belonging in remote learning contexts can help students feel less isolated and more connected to their peers, the instructor, and the course content. This workshop focuses on elements of online pedagogy that promote community building in remote learning. Referencing the Community of Inquiry framework, this session focuses on online and remote teaching strategies and Canvas tools that support Cognitive Presence (critical thinking and reflection), Teaching Presence (facilitating discussions, creating connections, and providing feedback and support), and Social Presence (student engagement, authentic peer interaction, shared goals, and collaboration).
DATES: February 26
Register here.
7. Reflection Techniques to Foster Learning Workshop
This workshop will offer a variety of models of assignments and activities that provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning through reflection. This workshop has been adapted to account for online learning and virtual course delivery. Workshop goals and learning objectives include:
• To define and clarify definitions of reflection.• To share the D.E.A.L. Model of reflection.
• To provide faculty and staff with the tools to design reflective assignments and activities to assist students in articulating their learning.
• To learn about how the Center for Public Impact can support the integration of reflection assignments and activities into courses and programs.
DATES: Tuesday, March 2nd
Register here.
8. Virtual Workshop: Improving Your Online Course (IYOC)
Would you like to participate in a Zoom workshop in which you apply the Quality Matters essential standards to one of your online courses?
Date: Friday, March 26th , 2021 Time: 8:00-12:00pm Registration Required: Please RSVP to Nicole Williams at williamsn1@findlay.edu and cc osap@bgsu.edu
The “Improving Your Online Course” workshop explores the QM Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online and blended courses. Participants use the QM Rubric to review their own courses and develop a course improvement plan. The content is based on the 21 Essential Specific Review Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric.
Participants come away with a plan for course improvement, so enrolling in the workshop with a predeveloped online or blended course is required. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Recognize QM’s foundational concepts• Use their own online or blended course to apply the Essential Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric
• Describe the alignment of at least one module/unit in their online or blended course
• Prioritize improvements to their online or blended course
9. Classroom/lab software request deadline for Summer/Fall 2021
The deadline for submitting software requests (for classrooms, computer labs and mobile device carts) for the 2021 Summer and Fall Semesters is April 30, 2021.
To request a software installation, please submit a Lab/Classroom Software Install Request form.
ITS will attempt to complete software installations needed for the first week of classes that are submitted after the deadline; however, these will be handled in the order received and may not be available for the start of the session/semester.
You may refer to the same webpage linked above for more information on software requests not required for the start of a semester/session.
Please direct any questions to Information Technology Services (ITS) at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.